title: From framework to the frontline: designing a structure and process for drug supply shortage planning.
abstract: Drug shortages are not new; they have been managed through conservation, procurement of alternatives, and redistribution of stock The Sandoz shortage in 2012 has caused a radical reduction of generic injectables. In Newfoundland and Labrador, our response has led to the development of the framework, structure, and process outlined in this paper. The efforts have eased the concerns of clinicians and leaders, as they are aware of the decision-making resource for situations of drug and technology shortage.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Health, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. rick.singleton@easternhealth.ca
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singleton
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chubbs
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Flynn
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kaposy
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Peckham
authors.forename: Jacintha
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Penney
authors.forename: Daryl
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pullman
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D009523:Newfoundland and Labrador; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations